Tag: new puppy
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December 31, 2008 07:34 PM EST --
Me: Do you need to go potty?
Dog: Sweet smile with waggin' tail.
Me: Oh, I see you went already. Well, maybe next time, you could signal me, so I could do a better job of training . . .
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March 26, 2008 03:45 PM EDT --
On Saturday, my brother, sister-in-law, and "nephew" Okemo(their adorable cocker spaniel puppy") will be arriving in Connecticut from Missouri. My brother is a registered Nurse and . . .
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June 29, 2009 09:12 AM EDT --
Remember Your Puppy Will Grow Up Someday Chocolate brown eyes, a warm nose and eager licking are classic images of an adorable puppy. From children to burly men, a puppy can level the playing field fast. . . .
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June 20, 2009 11:36 PM EDT --
An Approach to Housetraining an Adult Dog Bringing an adult dog into your home demands as much effort from you and the family as does a puppy. Its a mistake to think that just because the dog is full-grown . . .
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June 23, 2009 06:48 PM EDT --
Consistency Is Key with Housetraining There are very few dogs that cant be housetrained – just poor pet owners who dont understand the value of consistency. Youre the most important element in successful . . .
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June 24, 2009 11:37 AM EDT --
Crate Training Is the Most Common Potty Training Approach for Pups Placing a puppy in a crate may sound restrictive and unkind, but when used positively, it can be effective for housetraining. By nature, . . .
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June 25, 2009 12:48 PM EDT --
Dont Let Your Puppy Get Used to Making Messes When it comes to reducing household messes, your puppy can be easier to housetrain than a teenager. Thats because a puppy – by nature – cant stand . . .
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June 27, 2009 03:12 PM EDT --
Housebreaking Versus Housetraining Housebreaking a puppy starts with the wrong premise breaking. Its as if you want to make the puppy stop being a puppy and function like a perfect little toy. Thats neither . . .
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August 12, 2009 12:01 PM EDT --
Teaching An Old Dog New Tricks They say that you cant teach an old dog new tricks, are they right? They are partly right. An older dog will take a heck of a lot more training and dedication from its handler . . .
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July 22, 2009 09:59 PM EDT --
Last Monday I found a wallet and turned it in. It had all of the persons cards and ID along with over $100 in it. I took nothing out of it, the guy came back 10 minutes after he left, when he was . . .
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December 16, 2008 02:48 PM EST --
Incredibly it's 30 years this year since the phrase A Dog Is For Life Not Just For Christmas was first used to try and get home the message in the UK. Yet still we have to keep saying it.
At . . .
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January 03, 2007 01:08 PM EST --
Well after Christmas, my husband made an announcement that he'd like to get another dog/puppy. We currently have a 7 mo. old mini dachshund puppy. Our puppy seems to be experiencing separation . . .
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May 30, 2006 12:49 PM EDT --
Introducing . . .
We were coming home from a day with my Mom on Saturday, driving through the countryside we often travel around our home, when we came to a crossroads and saw a cowering puppy in the . . .
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February 21, 2009 12:36 PM EST --
Knowledgeable pet owners, when approached by a novice with the question of where to buy a pet, usually recommend buying from a breeder rather than from a pet shop.
The advantages of the breeder-bought . . .
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July 23, 2007 06:35 PM EDT --
Does your puppy have the attention span of a two-year-old child? And does he seem a little too fatigued and tired throughout the day? If you have already taken your dog to the veterinarian for a full examination . . .
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June 24, 2009 08:00 PM EDT --
Cruel House Training Tactics Are Out If you bring home a puppy, be prepared to deal with accidents during the potty training phase. Its shocking the way people use abusive tactics to stop a puppy from . . .
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June 26, 2009 01:24 AM EDT --
Dont Scold, But Use Positive Reinforcement Instead Have you ever noticed that as soon as you start fussing, your puppy hangs his little head and tucks his tail between his legs in despair? He knows youre . . .
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June 30, 2009 10:25 AM EDT --
Should You Start with a Puppy? Oh the feel of soft puppy fur, sloppy wet licks and warm cuddling! A puppy melts the hearts and softens the wallets as adults who swear they dont need a dog end up with a . . .
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July 02, 2009 12:12 AM EDT --
The Leash and Crate Mix Most dogs lack the opportunity to roam a large backyard at will. Theyre more likely to spend the day indoors while their family members are away at work and school. This can make . . .
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May 05, 2006 11:29 AM EDT --
We have a new puppy! Her name is Ellie Mae, (as in "Clampett" on the original "Beverly Hillbillies"). She is seven weeks old and is a beautiful blue-eyed, blonde Labrador . . .
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